Homecoming

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THE BEAUTIFUL NEW NOVEL FROM THE COSTA SHORT STORY AWARD WINNER AND AUTHOR OF WOMENS PRIZE FOR FICTION LONGLISTED AND BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK NIGHTINGALE POINT

A sharp, funny, wonderful writer Diana Evans, bestselling author of Ordinary People
A beautiful novel. It was a real pleasure to read Jing-Jing Lee, author of How We Disappeared

Every character in the novel is observed with such incisive precision that they all feel entirely real to me now Masterfully written Beth OLeary, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flatshare

This emotionally charged story highlights the complexities of love, grief and forgiveness . . . Homecoming will have you racing to join the dots from start to finish Heat

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For years Yvonne has tried to keep her demons buried and focus on moving forward. But her guilt is always with her and weighs heavily on her heart.

Kiama has had to grow up without a mother, and while there is so much he remembers about her, there is still plenty he doesn't know. And there's only one person who can fill in the gaps.

Lewis wants nothing more than to keep Kiama, his son, safe, but the thought of Kiama dredging up the past worries Lewis deeply. And Lewis doesnt know if hes ready to let the only woman he's ever loved back into his life.

When Kiama seeks Yvonne out and asks her to come with him to Kenya, the place that holds the answers to his questions, she knows she can't refuse. And this one act sets in motion an unravelling of the past that no one is ready for.

Moving between London and Kenya, and spanning almost two decades, Homecoming is a profound story of love, family and friendship. Its about coming to terms with your past, and about what happens when we finally share our truths.

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What readers are saying about Homecoming:

I couldnt put this book down . . . An enjoyable read, I really recommend it Amazon, 5*

This is a compelling read which I devoured. I loved the characters and the story, and its a book that will be on the top of my recommends when people say, Have you read anything good recently NetGalley, 5*

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Praise for Homecoming:

A beautiful novel. It was a real pleasure to read Jing-Jing Lee, author of How We Disappeared

Every character in the novel is observed with such incisive precision that they all feel entirely real to me now . . . Masterfully written Beth OLeary, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flatshare

A moving exploration of how one tragic moment can impact on multiple lives.I fell in love with Yvonne, Kiama and Lewis and had my fingers crossed for them throughout Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City

Luan Goldie writes with a tender, delicate hand and extraordinary compassion for her characters . . . A true tonic for our times Kia Abdullah, author of Take It Back

Luan Goldies thoughtful second novel explores issues of identity and belonging, as well as the healing power of love and friendship Daily Mail

A thoughtful novel about family, friendship and fitting inRed

A beautiful story about family, relationships and love Prima

This emotionally charged story highlights the complexities of love, grief and forgiveness . . . Homecoming will have you racing to join the dots from start to finish Heat

Thought-provoking . . . this engaging novel focuses on love, family and identity Good Housekeeping

A gripping read East Anglian Daily Times

Praise for Luan Goldie:

A sharp, funny, wonderful writer Diana Evans, bestselling author of Ordinary People

Luan Goldie is one to watch. Her writing is heartfelt and sublime Abir Mukherjee, author of A Rising Man

Compellingfinely crafted, compassionate Guardian

A warm, confident writer with the lightest of touches Observer

A story of hope, a cheer to the strength and importance of community and resilience. Beautiful, assured and sincere
Platinum magazine

Author Bio

Luan Goldie is a primary school teacher, and formerly a business journalist. She has written several short stories and is the winner of the Costa Short Story Award 2017 for her short story 'Two Steak Bakes and Two Chelsea Buns'. She was also shortlisted for the London Short Story Prize in 2018 and the Grazia Orange First Chapter competition in 2012, and was chosen to take part in the Almasi League, an Arts Council-funded mentorship programme for emerging writers of colour. Nightingale Point is her debut novel